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This Mother’s Day is an extra-special one for Ferne McCann. Not only will she be celebrating the occasion with her five-year-old daughter Sunday and her own mum Gilly, but it’s her last as a mum-of-one.The reality star is currently expecting her second child, due to arrive this summer. And while she’s clearly excited about her pregnancy, Ferne admits that expanding her family is something she is still getting her head around.

Ferne McCann, 32, broke down in tears as she opened up on the reality of losing her best friend Billie Shepherd, 33, whom she was close to for 22 years, over the voice notes scandal. The long friendship ended after a series of voice notes Ferne had recorded speaking about Billie's sister Sam Faiers five years ago were leaked. An anonymous account released the voice notes in an apparent bid to destroy Ferne's reputation, and the star has now gotten the police involved to try and stop the person from continuing their tirade.

EastEnders star Ellie Dadd, who plays Amy Mitchell on the BBC soap, got glammed up to celebrate her 18th birthday as the star looked worlds away from her character.The actress normally wears colourful T-shirts, track-suits and jeans as teen Amy on the soap.The character also styles her blonde locks into a plain straight style with a half-up ponytail and a centre parting. But the stunning beauty pulled out all the stops to show her own style for her big birthday, as she posted a snap of her blowdried tresses and ultra glam makeup on Instagram. Opting for full smokey eyeshadow and eyeliner, the teen star finished off her look with a slick of lipgloss and bronzed cheeks as she got ready for the big night out.

Mark Wright has shared his Mallorca apartment woes after he claims builders “tried to cut corners” on renovation work.The TOWIE star, 36, had hoped to have some work done on a flat he owns in Mallorca but has been forced to finish the job off himself after not being happy with the work done by builders he “didn’t know”. With work on the property not going to plan, Mark got his own new team on hand and drove their tools to the apartment from the UK - with the journey taking two days.

Jodie Marsh took to social media to show off her latest tattoo with her fans - but it comes with a heartbreaking meaning.The former glamour model, 44, shared a photo to Instagram of matching tattoos she got with two friends and called getting the tiny paw print inking the “saddest day ever”.The star’s latest ink is a tribute to her beloved Rottweiler, Rosie, who had to be put to sleep after suffering from some health issues. Jodie has many tattoos with a fair few of them being animal themed - including an emu and meerkat she got tattooed on her body earlier this year .

Gemma Collins may be known as the Essex queen, but in a new chat with OK! , she has revealed it might be time for her to move on from her stomping ground. Gemma, 42, recently visited South Wales for 48 hours to explore her Welsh roots as part of the TV show More Than Daffs And Taffs.The TOWIE star said she’s never felt happier than being out in the country, as she was away from “toxic people and toxic environments”. And after discovering her granddad used to work with the iconic Tom Jones, 82, before he found fame, Gemma said she could be tempted to relocate.

Love Island star Chloe Burrows has showcased her latest purchase this week as she revealed she had splashed out a whopping £65k on a top of the line Range Rover. The 27 year old bombshell took to social media to show off her new ride as she beamed delightedly beside the impressive vehicle shortly after securing the keys.

Former Love Island star Georgia Harrison has been labelled "courageous" by Judge Christopher Morgan as he sentenced the TV star's ex Stephen Bear to one year and nine months in jail. In December the former Ex on the Beach star was found guilty on two counts of revenge porn and one count of voyeurism after he non-consensually shared a sex tape of himself and Georgia. Sentencing the reality star Judge Morgan said: "In your own words, ‘people pay to watch Stephen Bear’.The edited video recording is precisely that - edited to focus on Stephen Bear engaged in various sexual acts.

Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan have confused fans with their unconventional circular sofa. The pair, who spent years renovating their £3.5 million Essex mansion, have an Instagram page dedicated to their home. In a recent snap shared to the account, Mark and Michelle – who is set to star in a new Netflix drama– showcased their unique round, cream sofa that hugged a small circular table.

Lauren Goodger has sparked rumours she’s back with her ex, Charles Drury, after he was spotted spending time at her home last week. In our exclusive pictures, a sheepish-looking Charles can be seen heading into Lauren’s Essex pad barefoot, wearing a navy blue dressing gown and carrying a blue tracksuit and trainers.

Billie Shepherd has unveiled her new driveway and revealed her home renovation is finally nearing completion after months of work. The former The Only Way Is Essex star, 32, took to Instagram to share a video showing the front of her and husband Greg's £1.4 million Essex home after the driveway recently underwent a huge makeover.

Lauren Goodger and her ex Charles Drury have reunited for a fun day out with their daughter. The former TOWIE star, who recently told OK! she wouldn't have survived her daughter Lorena's death without her daughter Larose , was spotted visiting Woburn Safari Park with her ex, as they took part in a VIP experience at the park with their one-year-old. The pair were seen stepping off the back of a safari vehicle, all smiles and laughter, as they put on a united front.

Gemma Collins has sparked fears that she has split with fiancé Rami Hawash, after she posted a cryptic Valentine's Day post, telling her followers to "love yourself".The 42 year old former TOWIE star is known for posting positivity-promoting messages on Instagram, and the official Hallmark day of love was no different as she shared a video with a note to her followers. She looked super-glamorous as she sipped from a flute of champagne in what appeared to be a restaurant, with a flower display in the background.

Prince William left a group of students in hysterics after cracking jokes with them during a surprise video call. The sixth formers had been on their lunch break when they received the surprise call from the Prince of Wales. It came as the 40 year old royal visited NHS staff at Ipswich Hospital.

Greg Shepherd was left panicking on Wednesday's episode of Billie and Greg: The Family Diaries as he dropped his phone while ziplining in Greece. During the latest episode, Greg decided to take children Nelly, eight, and Arthur, five, on a High Ropes course during their family holiday. However, Greg got more than he bargained for when it was his turn to zipline and walk across the tree tops as he lost his phone.

One week on from moving into their lavish £3.5million mansion, Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan have finally given fans at home a real glimpse of their dream living room. After almost three years of painstaking work to create their ideal home, the couple moved into their luxury Essex pad earlier this month, with their stunning lounge just one of the eye catching rooms they now call their own.

Gemma Collins looks to already be in the Halloween spirit, with the TOWIE star having recently transformed her Essex mansion ahead of 31 October. The 41 year old reality TV star, who recently landed a £1million pound deal with New Look, recently took to Instagram to show off her extravagant Halloween decorations and it's safe to say she's well prepared for the upcoming celebrations.

Mark Wright has opened up about his long-awaited house move and seven-year marriage to Michelle Keegan, exclusively telling OK! she is one of his biggest supporters. Michelle, 35, proved how much of a cheerleader she is for her husband by supporting him at the London Marathon earlier this month. He said: “It was important to me to have the people I love there to be supporting me.

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright 's £3.5million Essex mansion is finally nearing completion after years of renovations. The 35 year old stars purchased the sprawling property in 2020, and they've poured their hearts and souls into renovating it into their "dream" home and taken fans along for the ride with a special home Instagram account.

Ferne McCann has reportedly called in the police amid drama surrounding leaked voice notes. An anonymous Instagram account started sharing recordings, which appear to be Ferne's voice, last week.The first clip sensationally appears to feature her using the C-word to talk about her fellow TOWIE star and former BFF Sam Faiers, adding: "Her thighs are so big and I looked really skinny today." While Sam has sought comfort from new pals and brushed off the drama by spending time with her family, a distraught Ferne, 32, has reportedly had her "life turned upside down".

Mark Wright has been training for the London Marathon with the help of Olympic gold medallist Paula Radcliffe, revealing the runner has been "incredible".The former The Only Way is Essex star, 35, spoke of being mentored by the once-fastest female runner of all time, 48, in a chat with OK!: "You can't really beat it, can you? She’s incredible. When you're training for something like this, you always take advice on Google or people you know, who have done it everyone gives you different advice, but I just stuck with her expertise and advice." He added: "And of course, it was the best. Because she's the best of all time." Mark - who has finally moved into his epic Essex mansion - revealed he has been working with Paula for around two years after originally signing up to do the marathon last year.

The Only Way is Essex and First Time Mum star Ferne McCann has been at the centre of controversy after voice notes she recorded where she allegedly made explosive comments about Sam Faiers were “leaked”.The first message was shared on Instagram earlier this week, where the 32 year old appeared to call Sam, 31, a “fat c***”. She said: “Sam Faiers is a fat c***. Her thighs are so big, and I looked really skinny today and, urm, yeah.” A second and what looks to be a third message have since been released where Ferne called the mum-of-three a “narcissistic b***h”.

Liam Reardon has been left heartbroken after his family have put his family home is put up for sale. The TV personality announced the “bittersweet” news Saturday morning on social media. In an Instagram post showcasing the stunning five-bedroom property, he explained how “special” the home was for him growing up.

When one of your best friends is a professional wedding singer, a performance is practically a given. And former TOWIE star Danielle Armstrong reveals to us that Arg [James Argent] was “itching” to get up on the mic when she tied the knot to her childhood sweetheart Tom recently. However, all did not go go according to plan as there was another performer among Danielle and Tom’s 100 guests! Danielle explains: “I think Arg was itching to get up on the mic, but he didn’t,” Danielle tells us.

Liam Reardon’s got his own place in Essex amid his break up from ex girlfriend Millie Court. The former flames met on Love Island last year and went on to be crowned as 2021’s winners. Following the show, Wales-born Liam relocated to Essex to be with Millie where the pair moved into £1 million property.

Lauren Goodger has decided to burn sage in a bid to cleanse her home of "all negativity" following a tough few months. The 35 year old, who is mum to daughter Larose with Charles Drury, took to her Instagram stories to share a snap of a candle that had a light pink crystal inside. Next to it stood two other crystals alongside two sticks of sage.

Lauren Goodger has got her late daughter Lorena's name tattooed on her arm in a touching tribute to the tot.The TOWIE star's daughter died just two days after her birth last month, which she said was the "most traumatic experience" of her life. Heartbroken by the tragic passing, she decided to get Lorena's name inked on her forearm along with a butterfly. She captioned the clip "Today for you my baby girl".This comes after she was spotted looking downcast as she headed out with her one year old daughter Larose in Essex on Thursday 18 August.

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has said that she will be ditching the use of filters due to their lack of authenticity.The Love Island champion is keen to set a better example for young women and given her influencer status, many will look to her for the next trend. And it seems the Essex native has been reflecting on her newfound fame and the direct impact her large platform can have.Taking to her Instagram stories the star announced: "I’ve also decided I’m not going to be using filters anymore." She added: "No.

Love Island star Liberty Poole has been pictured looking extra stylish today, 18 August, as she was spotted rocking 90s style jeans and pink feathers. Liberty, 22, who won over the hearts of the nation on last year's Love Island, was seen leaving the The Hair Extension Group Salon today in Haunchwood Road, Nuneaton, after having the most discreet new ghost Weft fitted.The blonde beauty, who is the new brand ambassador of the company, was seen grinning from ear to ear when she left the salon after a photoshoot. With her mane swept up into a ponytail, the star wore a full face of make up, with a smokey eye and a nude lip.